Friday, August 30, 2013

Your Best Weapon Against Winter

The colder season is only a few months away, which is just
enough time to make those last alterations to your vehicle before it becomes
too late. Whether you depend on your car, truck, or SUV to get you to school,
work, or just the grocery store, putting in the extra effort of winterizing
your vehicle could help prevent a serious accident. Careless drivers believe
that by reducing their speed and attempting to maintain greater control of
their car that they will not need to use winter tires, but these opinions are
risky and could lead to an accident. Instead of trying to work around obtaining
the extra safety that winter tires provide, why not invest in an affordable set
and rest easy while you drive?

No matter of advancements or improved features in your new
vehicle can outclass the protection a simple set of winter tires offers.
Traction control, for example, will inhibit you from accidentally overpowering
your tired, but it doesn’t actually improve the traction between your car and
the road. ABS brakes suffer from the same problem – they stop your tires from
becoming locked, but do nothing for the level of resistance between you and the
asphalt. Just as you wouldn’t choose to drive through a rain storm without
windshield wipers, you should avoid driving through snow without the proper
equipment.

The biggest complaint about winter tires is the upfront
investment, but shoppers needn’t worry about emptying their wallets. Many
seasonal tires, such as the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
are affordable and offer quality control in icy weather. With its exceptional
performance and safety guarantee, the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 was recently
rated one of the best by Consumer’s Report.
Isn’t it time that you started treating your vehicle with the same care that
you would give those that ride inside of it?

Are you and your car ready for the winter season? What
winter tires do you feel are the best in either performance or value?